In high-stakes technical environments, performance is not just about competence — it is about how people function under stress, uncertainty, and change. This talk introduces a systems-based approach to understanding how culture forms, why it either amplifies or sabotages performance, and how technical professionals play a central role in its success. Drawing on experience as an Air Force-certified Master Resilience Trainer and organizational culture consultant, Dylan Rogers breaks culture down into observable mechanisms such as behaviors, incentives, communication, and decision structures, and shows how small changes produce measurable impact. Attendees will gain practical tools to strengthen culture from any position while learning how intentional culture design reduces conflict, improves execution, and supports long-term organizational resilience.
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